2025 Digital Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
Tell your story across the Southeast with UPW—where culture, business, and civic life converge.
About UPW Digital
Founded in Augusta, Georgia, Urban Pro Weekly (UPW) is now a digital-first regional platform covering the Southeast U.S. We spotlight the voices, stories, and ideas shaping our future—from the grassroots to the C-suite.
Our readers are:
Urban professionals and entrepreneurs
Creatives and cultural organizers
Civic leaders and engaged citizens
Aged 25–55, 75% Black/African-American
💡 Why Advertise With Us?
20,000+ monthly website visitors
7,500+ weekly email subscribers
12,000+ social media followers across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Engaged Southeast audience in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and North Carolina
Built-in trust as a community-rooted brand
Whether you're launching a product, promoting an event, or looking to build your regional presence—we offer targeted, authentic, and culturally relevant placements.
📢 2025 Ad Packages
Core Digital Ad Options
Homepage Banner Ad $600/week 970x250px placement above-the-fold on homepage
Article Inline Ad $250/week 600x200px banner embedded in editorial content
Quarter Page Sidebar $300/week 300x250px rotating across all pages
Sponsored Newsletter Feature $400/send Top of weekly email with logo, custom copy, and link
Sponsored Article / Advertorial $500 600–800 word native article + 1 image + 2 backlinks
Branded Video Spot $800 90-second ad produced & distributed across platforms
Digital Magazine Full Page $450 Featured in quarterly themed digital editions
Email Footer Banner $200/send Prominent placement in newsletter footers
💬 Add-On Services
Social Media Boost (IG/FB/LinkedIn) $100/post Graphic + caption + link
Feature Interview $350Audio or print Q&A with your team
Event Coverage $500Photo + write-up for events in GA, SC, AL, NC, FL
Custom Campaign Package Starting at $1,200 Strategy + design + distribution bundle
📅 Editorial Calendar & Alignment
UPW offers monthly editorial themes and quarterly digital magazines to help you time your ads for maximum relevance.
Sample Themes:
March: Women Shaping the South
June: Juneteenth & Freedom Futures
September: HBCU Excellence
November: The Power of the Black Vote
🎯 Bundle your ad with an aligned theme and get featured placement!
🔥 Featured Bundle: Southeast Spotlight – $1,500
✅ Homepage Banner (2 weeks)
✅ Sponsored Article
✅ Email Newsletter Feature
✅ 1 Social Media Boost
🎁 BONUS: Placement in next Digital Magazine
🧾 Submission & Specs
📅 Deadline: Fridays by 5:00 PM EST for Monday publishing
📎 Formats accepted: JPG, PNG, or PDF (300 dpi)
💬 Need help? In-house ad design available from $50
📧 Send your materials to: urbanproweekly@gmail.com
📞 Questions? Call (762) 233-5299
🔗 Pay online: growingaugusta.co/shop